Junior School

你 好 (ni hao) Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 families, 

Welcome Back to Term 4!

Welcome back to Term 4! 

Our Year 1s have covered so much in their first week back! It has been wonderful to see them so engaged, enthusiastic and ready to learn.

We have started our Guided Inquiry unit, ‘Healthy Me’, where we will be learning about the different ways we can look after our health and wellbeing, including food choices, exercise, sleep, personal hygiene and activities that help us feel happy and healthy.

In Maths, we have enjoyed building our fluency with addition facts. Students are practising recalling addition facts quickly and accurately, while developing strategies to help them solve addition problems with confidence.

In English, we have been reading My Farm by Alison Lester. Students are exploring the text, building their vocabulary and developing their comprehension skills as they read, discuss and respond to the story.

What would you do if you were Principal for the Day? As part of our Year 1 Persuasive Writing unit, students are learning how to share an opinion and give reasons to persuade their reader. They are responding to the topic, ‘If I were Principal for the day…’, and we are looking forward to seeing the creative ideas they come up with!

It has been a fantastic first week back, and we are excited for all the learning and experiences Term 4 will bring.

Reminders: 

• Please check compass for information on the upcoming Year 1 Late Stay and Year 2 Sleepover. If your child requires for medication for this event, please see the office to collect a medical form.
• Hats are back! Just a reminder that students are to wear hats during lunch and recess play. If your child brings their hat home during the week, please ensure that is it placed back in their bags for the following day.
• Reminder to please leave toys at home.
• School uniform colours are navy blue and orange. Please ensure your child clothing is of these colours, including Jackets.

Pupil of the Week

2S: Alessia D

For showing a love of learning by confidently using persuasive language and following the structure of a persuasive speech. Amazing work Alessia!

2G: Yueya X

For demonstrating responsibility and respect for your learning during Phonics by following instructions and doing amazing work. Fantastic job, Yueya!

2E: Amy W

For demonstrating creativity when writing your persuasive speech. I was impressed with your use of onomatopoeia to hook the audience. Keep it up Amy!

1B: Serena D

For demonstrating the value of lifelong learning in Writing. You had great ideas in your persuasive about being the principal for the day. Well done Serena!

1C:  Arylin Z

For demonstrating zest and creativity in Writing this week when writing your persuasive text on the topic, 'If I were principal for the day..'. Your paragraphs Arylin used a variety of adjectives and topic vocabular as well as using accurate punctuation. Excellent work Arylin!

FE:  Arushan M 

For your focus and progress with your handwriting! You are taking care to use the correct entry and exit points when forming lowercase letters and using clear finger spaces between words. You wrote an outstanding holiday recount. Keep up the awesome effort, Arushan!

FA: Aariv B

For demonstrating lifelong learning in your writing this week. You showed self-motivation and focus to write an entire page in almost every lesson. Great job!